Depot Supervisor - County Antrim

We’re Bobby’s – one of the UK’s top direct-to-store snack suppliers, delivering a £95 million range of sweets, cakes, and savoury snacks loved by millions. Our network of branded vans travel the length and breadth of the country each day headed up by a dedicated and knowledgeable team of reps ensuring our customer base is stocked with our deliciously sweet treats. Our reps are supported by committed behind the scenes colleagues who ensure the depots run as smoothly as possible.

We’re continuing to grow and therefore need awesome people like you to help us bring even more joy to convenience shelves!

There are no stuffy suits here — just a fun, friendly team working together to spread smiles every day. Fancy being part of our amazing business? If you’re an organised and conscientious Supervisor with warehouse operation and admin experience and are ready to ditch the boring to be part of a thriving company with big plans for the future, this role might be what you’ve been looking for.

Each of our depots is supported by a Depot Supervisor, and one such opportunity has become available at our Northern Ireland (County Antrim) Depot. This is a full time position, which will see you working Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will live locally to the Depot in Crumlin and hold a full driving licence.

What's involved in the role of Depot Supervisor?

  • Co-ordinating the efficient running of the Depot, including day to day warehouse and admin duties
  • Ensure that all warehouse activities are carried out efficiently and accurately
  • Regularly review and enhance warehouse procedures to optimise productivity and maintain high standards of operation
  • Implement effective inventory management practices to minimise stock discrepancies and ensure accurate stock levels
  • Organise requests for colleagues holidays, ensuring you are there to cover, when required, in times of absence or team holidays
  • Step in to cover key roles and responsibilities during staff absences to maintain smooth operations
  • Conduct training sessions to enhance the skills of warehouse colleagues and provide ongoing supervision to ensure adherence to procedures
  • Ensure all health and safety standards are met within the warehouse
  • Implement and enforce Health and Safety policies to create a safe working environment for all colleagues
  • Encourage a culture of safety awareness and compliance among colleagues. Maintain accurate Health and Safety records and promptly report any accidents or incidents
  • Plan and book vehicle inspections, services and MOTs: Schedule regular maintenance and inspections for warehouse vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition
  • Perform routine checks on vehicles to identify and address any potential issues
  • Act as the first point of contact for Head Office regarding depot-based issues (e.g., transport, facilities, stock, health and safety)

Who would suit the role of Depot Administrator? You would be a good match if you have:

  • A trustworthy and friendly personality along with excellent people management skills
  • The ability to build relationships and provide top class customer service
  • Warehouse experience
  • Health & Safety procedure/policy knowledge/experience
  • Inventory management experience
  • Strong ability to manage own workload/time
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • As much of the experience listed above which you will have ideally gained from an operational/warehouse environment

What can we offer you?

At Bobby’s, we’re all about mixing great people with great opportunities and we think you’ll find our culture pretty sweet! We’ve got a relaxed vibe and a team full of flavour, bringing together a delicious blend of skills and personalities.

On top of a competitive salary and pension, we offer a pick ‘n’ mix of benefits: life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and not one but two Employee Assistance Programmes for you and your family (including free GP appointments and access to mental health professionals — no sugar-coating needed!).

You’ll also enjoy a health care cash plan, cycle2work scheme, paid volunteer days, and discounts at a variety of retailers and fitness/leisure outlets. We’re always cooking up ways to support our team, with regular in-house training on topics like mental health, menopause awareness, sexual harassment, and equality, diversity & inclusion — because we believe everyone deserves a fair share of support.

For many roles, there’s the flexibility to mix and match office and home working. We also offer opportunities to study towards relevant qualifications, including via the apprenticeship route — so whether you're looking to upskill or unwrap a new career path internally, we’ve got you covered.

As an equal opportunities employer, Bobby’s is committed to treating all current and prospective employees equally. We don’t condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We’re passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join Bobby’s

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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